Chester Agricultural Center Inc
To help grow and provide an equitable and inclusive regional food system where land and housing is affordable to diverse, aspiring farmers and farm workers, low income communities and marginalized constituencies, where food is accessible to all and where unique soils and the ecosystem are stewarded and respected.
Chester Agricultural Center Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,497,544
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $277,859
- -80.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $73
- -15.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $721,103
- +47.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chester Agricultural Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $9K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia County Recovery Kitchen Inc Rhinebeck, NY | Btcf grant subrecipient - to prepare and deliver meals to adults and children throughout Columbia county, ny. | $7,613 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,497,544 | $277,859 | $721,103 | — | — | $73 |
| 2023 | $3,917,151 | $1,443,606 | $488,732 | $7,613 | 1 | $86 |
| 2022 | $2,866,152 | $2,068,983 | $471,608 | $8,888 | 1 | $76 |
| 2021 | $249,018 | $410,774 | $564,710 | — | — | $40 |
About Chester Agricultural Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Chester Agricultural Center Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Chester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $73.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chester Agricultural Center Inc is led by Sara Katz, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Katz
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Beatrice Stern
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriela Pereyra
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Washington
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Apostolides
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jim Delaune (2021–2024) — Treasurer · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Lucinda Poindexter (2021–2024) — Executive Director · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Salmer Saleh (2021–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $110K, to Sara Katz (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chester Agricultural Center Inc
How large is Chester Agricultural Center Inc?
Chester Agricultural Center Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $278K.
What is Chester Agricultural Center Inc?
Chester Agricultural Center Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Chester, NY. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Chester Agricultural Center Inc operate?
Chester Agricultural Center Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Chester Agricultural Center Inc's EIN?
Chester Agricultural Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2899262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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